As a Produce Specialist at Healthy Planet
, you’re not just stocking fruits and vegetables—you’re setting the standard for freshness, quality, and connection. With your deep knowledge of seasonality, sourcing, and food education, you’ll transform the produce department into a destination for discovery and wellness.
From curating vibrant displays to guiding customers on ripeness, prep, and nutrition, you’ll bring both expertise and heart to every shift. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership and mentor teammates, helping to shape a produce experience that’s fresh, inspiring, and unforgettable.
The typical hiring range for this position is $20 to $21. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skill set, internal equity, and organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Key Responsibilities- Engage customers with deep knowledge of produce—seasonality, taste, preparation, and sourcing
- Provide tailored recommendations based on customer needs and wellness goals
- Educate customers and teammates on product handling and storage to reduce waste and improve quality
- Promote new and seasonal products through demos and in-store conversation
- Lead execution of compelling produce displays that reflect brand values and current trends
- Ensure pricing, signage, and merchandising standards are always up to date and visually appealing
- Monitor quality, freshness, and rotation—ensuring best-in-class presentation and minimal spoilage
- Collaborate on product assortment decisions and bring new ideas to elevate the department
- Support store leadership in maintaining proper inventory levels, seasonal transitions, and order reviews
- Identify improvement areas in shrink reduction, sustainability practices, and storage methods
- Assist with receiving, storage, and prepping of produce, ensuring all SOPs are followed
- Mentor Produce Associates by sharing knowledge and helping them grow in the role
- Completion of required training modules
- Ongoing participation in workshops and brand education sessions to stay current on wellness trends and company initiatives
- Demonstrated commitment to attendance, punctuality, team collaboration, and reliability
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
- 2–3 years of experience in a produce or fresh food retail environment
- Deep understanding of produce quality, seasonality, and merchandising principles
- Strong communication and customer engagement skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Passion for health, wellness, and sustainability
- Completion of required training modules
- Demonstrated attendance, punctuality, team collaboration, and reliability
- A produce enthusiast who knows how to make fruits and vegetables exciting
- Creative in merchandising and love building eye-catching displays
- A natural educator who enjoys helping others discover new products
- Passionate about fresh, local, and sustainable food systems
- Motivated to make every interaction meaningful, informative, and friendly
- An amazing work environment where collaboration, creativity, and fun are at the heart of everything we do
- Comprehensive medical benefits and a flexible spending account for full-time permanent employees—because we care about your health and well-being
- Exclusive employee discounts on our products—treat yourself while you help others find what they love
- Exciting internal growth opportunities to help you develop your skills, advance your career, and grow within the company
- Career-focused continuing education and development opportunities
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